I have a four year old son that is a serious night owl. He will stay up forever if he could, any ideas on how to get him on a schedule?
2006-09-16 08:48:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Does he nap? What time does he go to bed at night? What time does he wake up in the morning? If he is still taking a nap, perhaps putting him for an earlier nap, no later than 11:30am would be good. Also, if he is a late riser, that will not help out either. You need to give more info on his current 'routine'.
You can also make certain he doesn't have caffeine (soda pop, chocolate). Try giving him a warm relaxing bath, read a story, settle him down. I know this stuff sounds hokie, but I've had 3 kids and 2 grandkids and it does work.
Your alternative is to have a night owl who will develop problems in school and beyond.
Good Luck!!!
2006-09-16 08:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by wanninonni 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to let him know the importance of sleep like in the morning if he is tired try to explain that going to sleep will help you not be sleepy in the morning. My son is sometimes the same, but now he plays football tuesday -thursday so he is exhausted when he gets home all he wants to do is sleep. What is the cause of him staying up?For my son it was the tv and then I just unplugged it.Try to get him involved in a activity during the if time allows you.
2006-09-16 15:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mshairstylist2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, i hope i can help with this one cause i have a grandson of whom is TWO NOW, AND YEAH THEY HAVE LOTS, AND LOTS OF ENERGY RIGHT ? YEAH, I know. When night falls begin alot of saying hey in a little while it's gonna be bed time for you and all of us. Then the next step would be a a bath ,cause they are very soothing , relaxing , even the doctor would recommend that to help the body relax and unwind good for the child and it's good for us adults too after the child is in bed , for some reason or other that warm water does the trick. Also try some reading , and singing, along with lots of T.L,C, = T ENDER LOVING CARE AND SPELL LOVE TIME SPEND IT WITH HIM LOTS AND LOTS OK. HOPE THIS HELPS
2006-09-16 16:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by dixieprayerlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a routine going. About an hour before you want him to go to bed give him his bath, read some books (or some other activity that doesn't get him riled up) give him some warm milk (Hot chocolate has caffine). Tell him he needs to stay in his room. Get a CD player and play soothing music (Like classical). Don't let him have a TV in his room as flashing pictures can cause kids to stay up longer.
2006-09-16 15:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's four years old. Your his mother take control of the situation. But if that doesn't work then start different activities during the day if you can to tire him out for the night. I know he's only four but if he takes naps you need to pull him away from them so his body will get used to going to sleep at night.
2006-09-16 15:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Stubborn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is a bundle of energy - so use up what you can during the day
Get a routine - wind him down at bed time.
Bath at six
Story(ies) at 6:30 with milk
Toilet
Bed at seven
Lights out - very dark, almost completely black
Don't go in, no toys in bed - if he gets up from bed, remove his favourite toys.
Consider whether you want to play music to help soothe him. I use a CD called Baby Lullabies from Trio Lyra - works brilliantly
2006-09-20 07:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by Gary UK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show him who's the parent and who's the kid, you can't let him stay up, if you let him make his own decisions already then later you'll have no control anymore and it'll be crazy at home !
Like someone else said read him a story, try to get him tired one way or another, play with him before he goes to bed...
2006-09-16 15:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by BleedingAngelSecretWounds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no sugar drinks past 5 or 6 pm .
no naps during the day and dont let him sleep late either by 9 am have him up.. and get him active during the day so he gets sleepy by the night time
2006-09-16 15:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No naps during the day and be very firm with a schedule.
2006-09-16 17:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by Cindi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's an excellent book you should try reading--it's called "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth. I, and all of my freinds swear by it's advice.
2006-09-16 22:47:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋